If you are planning to travel to the region of the Sudanin the near future, you should be aware of the fact that a travel warning has been issued for this region. The reason for this travel warning is the security environment in some rural and remote areas, which may continue to pose a security risk. The security risk may be significant, at times. The security risk in the at this time is due to continued terrorist threats aimed at Western and interests.

At this time the U.S. Department of State has warned against all travel to the by citizens. Many locations throughout the southern region of the are still quite dangerous and volatile, despite a peace accord signed in January 2005 by the two civil war parties. Be aware that extreme violence continues in Darfur. There has also been further violence even in eastern areas surrounding .

The concern for security in this region is so great, the U.S. Department of State has urged citizens to seriously consider whether their pending travel to the region of the is absolutely necessary. You should be aware that some of the most significant security problems in this area include bombings and kidnappings as well as suicide operations. Indiscriminate attacks against civilian targets in public locales may occur, particularly where westerners may congregate. Whenever possible, avoid large crowds. If you do travel to this region, be aware that overland travel between major cities should be avoided at all costs at night. In some cases, overland travel may be blocked or restricted, due to security concerns. Be aware that travel outside the

Due to security threats, a visa and specific travel permit are required for travel into southern . Be aware that many portions of Darfur have been declared as “No-Go” areas by the UN.

While you are in this region, you should take prudent security precautions. These precautions should include ensuring that you have adequate amounts of fuel and provisions. If you are staying at a hotel in this region, be sure that adequate security is provided in order to avoid as many potential dangers as possible. Always be alert and adhere to all prudent security practices.

If you do plan to travel to the , make sure that you obtain the most up to date health information for this region. If you are an American traveling into this region, be sure that you register at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum. The Embassy in is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum.  The mailing address is P.O. Box 699, Khartoum, .  The telephone number is (249) 183-774-701 (0183-774-701 inside ); fax (249) 183-774-137 (0183-774-137 inside ).  The after-hours emergency number is (249) 183-774-705 (0183-444-705 inside ).  The workweek in Khartoum is Sunday through Thursday.